There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Towntrain 16344 / ...
3h 40m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Pollachi, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
6h 20mDrive 219.4 km
- Drive from Madurai to Palakkadcar 219.4 km
3h 22m₹2,467–3,564Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Palakkadtaxi 219.4 km
3h 22m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
6h 30m
Madurai to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Palakkad is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Palghat Town. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Madurai and Palakkad is 237 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madurai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Supaa Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Palakkad is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Pollachi, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Palakkad bus services, operated by Supaa Travels, arrive at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palghat Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Palakkad is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Madurai to Palakkad.
There are 116+ hotels available in Palakkad.